Xbox app now lets Windows Insiders launch games from Steam, Epic, and more
Insiders get a sneak peek at Microsoft's new handheld gaming interface
Star Wars Battlefront 2 is now $4, hits all-time high player counts on Steam
Battlefront 2 offers large-scale battles across all three Star Wars eras, combining rich multiplayer modes with a character-driven campaign tied to the films. Despite no major updates in five years, the game is back into the spotlight, pushing it to an all-time high in player activity.
Mario Kart 64 races onto PC with unofficial port, no emulation necessary
Breathing new life into yet another Nintendo 64 classic
Microsoft Office is down to $45 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without breaking the bank, Microsoft Office 2021 is now available for just $45 – a significant price drop and the lowest we've seen this year.
Unreal Engine 5.6 outperforms 5.4 with up to 30% faster frame rates and improved lighting
Real-world tests highlight smoother gameplay and richer visuals
A solid-state battery breakthrough may be taking shape in Maryland
Ion Storage Systems appears to be on the cusp of a battery transformation
Forward-looking: In a quiet corner of Beltsville, Maryland, a new chapter in battery technology is unfolding. Ion Storage Systems, a company that began as a university research project, has emerged as a leading contender in the race to commercialize solid-state batteries – a technology long promised but rarely delivered at scale.
Next-gen Xbox and PlayStation 6 expected in 2027, powered by AMD's UDNA graphics
UDNA architecture could double RX 9070's ray tracing and AI efficiency
Something to look forward to: If rumors prove accurate, Sony and Microsoft may once again align on GPU architecture for their next-generation consoles, this time leveraging AMD's upcoming UDNA graphics platform. The expected performance gains in ray tracing and AI upscaling suggest a significant shift that could outpace current PC GPUs on a per-compute-unit basis. With both companies also exploring handheld form factors and staggered launch timelines, these developments offer an early look at the hardware strategies shaping the next phase of the console cycle.
Apple MacBook Air M4 gets $150 discount, now $849
The base model MacBook Air 13" with the M4 chip, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage is currently discounted to $849, down from its original $999 MSRP. With its near-perfect blend of power, build quality, display, and battery life, the Air remains one of our favorite ultraportable laptops.
Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for just $10
Unbeatable all-time low, available for a limited time
China's first gaming GPU, the Lisuan G100, performs like a 13-year-old Nvidia GTX 660 Ti
GPU surfaces with 256MB VRAM, 300MHz clock speed
Before becoming the iconic star of Super Mario Bros., what was Mario originally named?
Rewind to 1981: What was Mario's name before he became a gaming legend?
The 2TB Samsung 990 Pro SSD is currently on sale for just $149
The Samsung 990 Pro is a high-performance PCIe 4.0 SSD with fast speeds and strong endurance, making it a reliable option for both professionals and gamers. This is the lowest price we've seen this year.
Greek man sentenced to prison for running a private torrent site 10 years ago
File sharing crime doesn't pay, and could eventually land you behind bars
MIT engineers use 3D-printed steel to repair corroded bridge
A cost-effective solution to traditional repairs
Bill Gates and Linus Torvalds meet for the first time at tech titans' dinner
Dave Cutler, lead architect of the Windows NT kernel, was also there
What just happened? Given that there was a time when Microsoft called Linux a "cancer," it's little surprise that the Redmond firm's co-founder and long-time boss Bill Gates had never met Linus Torvalds, creator of the Linux kernel. But that changed recently when the two attended a dinner, and it appears to have gone well.
Klarna enters US telecom market with unlimited 5G mobile plan
Analysts expect more companies to enter the 'virtual' mobile network operator space
First incredible images from Vera Rubin observatory's car-sized camera reveal distant galaxies and asteroids
Observatory expected to map 20 billion galaxies and track 90,000 new near-Earth asteroids
MSI's new Toy Story PC features Buzz Lightyear GPU, Woody motherboard, and more
Featuring five themed components
Cybercriminals use fake GitHub Minecraft mods to target young players
Russian-speaking operators are thought to be behind the Stargazers Ghost Network
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THIS WEEK IN AI
From MIT brain scans, to Pope Leo warnings, and marriage proposals
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SECURITY
Criminals are using fake Minecraft mods to target young players
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IRAN - ISRAEL CONFLICT
Arma 3 and War Thunder clips are being passed off as real airstrike footage
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WTF
Microsoft to lay off thousands in July, but don't worry, AI's getting $80 billion
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OLD SCHOOL
The "USB killer" is dead: Apple drops FireWire support
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FUTUROLOGY
Scientists achieve 1,000-fold increase in solar electricity using ultra-thin layers
Tesla robotaxis launch in Austin with $4.20 invite-only service and human "safety monitors"
One customer video shows a taxi trying to swerve into the wrong lane
Essential Apps to Install on Windows and macOS
Just unboxed your new computer? Here's our curated list of essential desktop apps for Windows and macOS to kickstart your productivity and set up the perfect workspace.
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X3D leak hints at mid-range push with 3D V-Cache
New 6-core Zen 5 chip spotted with 96 MB of L3 cache
Upscale your images for free with Upscayl
If you're looking to upscale low-res images, Upscayl is a powerful and free tool for enlarging and enhancing images. It's cross-platform and in our tests, performs as well as other paid apps like Topaz.
Israel urges citizens to turn off home cameras as Iran hacks surveillance systems
Home security cameras with weak passwords are easy targets for hackers
Intel to outsource marketing to Accenture and AI, cutting in-house staff
Intel embarks on major marketing overhaul under Lip-Bu Tan
Cloudflare CEO warns AI crawlers and summaries are eroding the internet's business model
Google now sends fewer visitors to websites, Prince pledges to fight the "existential threat" of AI
US tech czar warns China is only two years behind in semiconductor and chip design
Huawei's AI chip gains highlight China's growing capabilities
Microsoft begins cleanup of legacy drivers from Windows Update
Driver purge could leave old hardware behind
AMD's next-gen UDNA graphics cards will support up to 80 Gbps HDMI 2.2 connectivity
The new GPUs will debut in 2026
The "USB killer" is dead: Apple drops FireWire support in macOS 26
The final nail in the coffin for FireWire
Astronomers capture ultra-detailed image of nearby Sculptor galaxy
The Sculptor galaxy is located 11 light-years from Earth
Adobe brings pro-level computational photography to iPhone users with Indigo
What just happened? Adobe has introduced Indigo, a new computational photography app for iPhone that aims to bring pro-grade image processing to everyday users. Developed by a team led by Marc Levoy, a pioneer in computational photography, Indigo is designed to push the boundaries of what smartphone cameras can achieve by leveraging advanced algorithms and years of research.
Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF hits record-low price of $229
Intel's Core Ultra 7 265KF is a power-efficient and very capable CPU, well-suited for creators and productivity-focused users. While it lacks integrated graphics and isn't top-tier for gaming, it performs generally well for casual play. At $229, it offers strong value.
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